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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1922
Page
12
The Ipswich on its Baltimore run, under Capt. FP Beattie, arrived after a night voyage in local service. The ship carried a general cargo totaling about 1,000 tons.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes with simple directions to dye garments including dresses skirts coats stockings sweaters and more. It claims the product works on wool silk linen cotton and other fabrics and guarantees no spotting fading streaking or running.
Washington Sept 27 The dry navy must confine activation to the three mile zone of American waters as ordered by President Harding. Prohibition Commissioner Haines says no more boarding of foreign ships beyond the limit will occur, but efforts to stop liquor smuggling within the zone will be doubled.
Harry Mack a 50 year old laborer died in his city jail cell hours after jailer McDonald gave a teaspoonful of Jimjam a narcotic withdrawal remedy. Lieut Kent opened an inquiry and Coroner Carson took charge. Mack was arrested Monday at 63344 Weller street on a residency charge.
The Matson liner Lurline, loaded with 35,000 cases of pineapples from Honolulu and Hilo, is fogbound off Port Angeles and expected to arrive in Beattle late Thursday night or Friday morning.
Traveling jeweler Sam Koshi was robbed of jewelry worth 15000 dollars by a gunman on the Maple Valley Black Diamond road. Koshi was wounded in the neck and driven to his Seattle home after authorities sought the suspect who fled with two strong boxes of jewels and cash while Koshi wore a 2600 dollar diamond ring. Sheriff Matt Starwich led the search as the bandit disappeared.
Washington apple exporters expect shipments totaling about 500000 boxes valued near 1 million dollars from Seattle, with another European ship already loaded and more booked. Port commission survey projects Beattie exports surpassing 2 million dollars within two years.
On Wednesday police blotter reports show Saba, 64, and Nick Popolous, 43, booked wide by an aide on a drinking from one bottle charge amid a Turkogreek affair. The incident drew limited local impact.
Federal grand jury in Tacoma examined four 45 caliber pistols and revolvers to determine which weapon killed Maj Alexander Cronkhite at Camp Lewis on October 26, 1918. One gun is linked to Cronkhite and another to Sgt Bugier Noland Pothier, an eyewitness. No word yet from Maj Gen Adelbert Cronkhite about testifying.
W. W. Philbrick, 67, vice president of the Stetson Ross Machinery Co and noted pioneer manufacturer, died suddenly Tuesday night of suspected apoplexy while arranging a family gathering for his son's birthday. Survived by son Clayton and daughter Nellie, the widow's daughter is in San Francisco. Coroner to investigate Wednesday.
Mrs. Alice Hotchkis, wife of Henry G. Hotchkins of National City Bank, wrestled a mugger in her garage at 1222 Summit Ave after he threatened her with a gun. He grabbed a small purse with loose change, fled as detectives searched the district, leaving her in nervous shock.
Civilization brings focus on charming dining rooms kitchens and living spaces. October 9 to 14 features lectures on home making and furnishing in schools and clubs with furniture dealers presenting exhibits for various houses and rooms.
City utilities head George F. Russell and Assistant Corporation Counsel Thomas J. L. Kennedy met with the state department of public works on the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. demand for a new tariff authorizing a large state wide increase in rates. Tacoma city attorney J. Dennis attended.
Ellensburg Normal School faced a dormitory fire on Monday night forcing 20 male students to take shelter in the gym. J B Smith of Madison Street returned from vacation to find his apartment looted with jewelry missing. Tom Schenzo, after attempting to thrash several officers and bystanders, surrendered to police and was jailed.
Seattle Police searched Wednesday for four girls Isabel De Roix 17 Jessie Luke 16 Loraine Masterson 17 and Florence Montague 18 who escaped Tuesday night from the Ruth Home for Girls located near 35th Ave N B and 63rd St.
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